William Saliba
Saliba will miss Wednesday's trip to Brighton
Arsenal will be without star defender for Wednesday's trip to due to injury.
The Frenchman was left out of the squad for the trip to the Amex Stadium. A statement from confirmed that his absence was due to an 'issue' picked up in
Cristhian Mosquera has been named in the starting XI in Saliba's place and slots in alongside Gabriel Magalhaes. Saliba, 24, has been a key player for Arsenal this season, having made 34 appearances in all competitions, scoring once.
That goal came in his most recent outing, Arsenal having beaten London rivals at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
When it comes to the rest of the Arsenal side, midfielder is named in the starting XI despite slight concern over his fitness. He also picked up a slight issue against Chelsea but is deemed fit enough to play against the Seagulls.
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He takes his place alongside Martin Zubimendi. Eberechi Eze, , Gabriel Martinelli and Viktor Gyokeres make up the front four.
One notable absence is , who is also not in the squad. is deemed fit enough to return though and has taken a spot on the bench.
Speaking about the German in his pre-match press conference, said: "So he's done a part of the session, we will have to wait and see whether he's available and in which condition. The rest I don’t think there will be anybody else."
Cristhian Mosquera
Saliba has been replaced by Cristhian Mosquera
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On the challenge of facing Brighton, the Spanish coach added: "Very, very good side. The way they’re coached as well. They have a sequence of years as well with a very similar style and players that fit really, really well, what they want to do, they really believe in what they do. So, always a very tough opponent."
Arsenal could take a significant step towards the title with victory against Brighton. They sit five points clear of nearest rivals ahead of kick-off.
Pep Guardiola's side are scheduled to take on struggling on Wednesday evening. City have welcomed back into the side after he missed the win vs Leeds.
Arsenal starting XI vs Brighton: Raya; Timber, Mosquera, Gabriel, Hincapie; Rice, Zubimendi, Eze; Saka, Martinelli, Gyokeres.
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